Jos Buttler is uncertain for the upcoming T20I series against Australia due to a persistent calf injury. The veteran cricketer had to withdraw from Lancashire’s T20 Blast quarterfinal against Sussex as he continues to struggle with the injury. Buttler initially hurt his calf in July while preparing for The Hundred 2024, which forced him to miss the tournament and negatively impacted Manchester Originals’ campaign.
Since then, Jos Buttler has not played a competitive match following England’s T20 World Cup semifinal loss to India in the Caribbean. With his absence from Lancashire’s crucial knockout match, there are growing concerns about his availability for the T20I series against Australia.
Lancashire coach Dale Benkenstein shared the setback, stating, “We’ve had some bad news on his recovery. He had an injury he was recovering from, and he’s sort of tweaked it again. He’s not only just out of our T20s, but I think he’s even struggling to make the international ones. He was very keen to play for us,” according to ESPN Cricinfo.
If Jos Buttler is unable to participate, England has yet to announce a vice-captain for the series. Sam Curran or Phil Salt may be considered to lead the team in his absence.
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